Average Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
A welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £24,091 in 2025 — 9.6% below the national figure of £26,640. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £24,091 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £26,329. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s earn 27.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £24,091 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £26,329 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in Birmingham?
The median welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £24,091 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn 9.6% below the national median of £26,640. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c. a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s in the West Midlands earn £24,091, which is 27.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.